Driftwood at Sunset by taffy

Driftwood at Sunset

Long exposure using the 6-stop ND filter. I found this large root system on the beach and set it up to be the foreground in the composition. Went to my camera to photograph, but it fell over. Repeated this about 6 times racing against the sun going down and losing needed light. Finally managed to be quick enough to capture while it remained upright.
Just gorgeous! FAV!
August 30th, 2017  
It was an instant fav for me too- and I think the driftwood looks like a Daddy Long Legs.
August 30th, 2017  
Nicely composed!
August 30th, 2017  
gorgeous soft colours, nice composition
August 30th, 2017  
Love your story, the tree, the smooth water, the diagonal. I wonder re cropping from top to above the middle group of clouds so horizon not so close to middle
August 30th, 2017  
@jgpittenger just did this via picmonkey...what do you think?
August 30th, 2017  
I laughed when reading your story. The photo came out very nice.
August 30th, 2017  
Your effort paid off. I like how the roots catch the light and the soft water.
August 30th, 2017  
success! gorgeous light and soft tones, looks so peaceful, wonderful light on the roots
August 30th, 2017  
Such a pretty soft image! Love those tones
August 30th, 2017  
I'd probabaly take it just a teeny bit more down
August 30th, 2017  
Thetree is more the subject to my eye than the sky
August 30th, 2017  
Wonder why my ily Way shot with 26 favs never made it to the pp! Ah well
August 30th, 2017  
The things we do
August 30th, 2017  
@jgpittenger I see what you mean and did do a version like that, but ended up liking this one a bit more. The other one, you're right, is all about the driftwood with the sunset fading into the background. I think it's an image I'll play around with for a bit. I also think there's a b&w image in there as well. And NO idea why that MW shot isn't on PP! I'd assumed it would be there and end up on TT as well. It's such a beauty! I have had that happen, though -- photos with tons of favs not appearing on PP. And others with hardly any being on it.
August 30th, 2017  
The tones and light in this shot are gorgeous...nice composition.
August 30th, 2017  
Great shot and I admire your determination.
August 30th, 2017  
Fav!
August 30th, 2017  
So beautiful Taffy and loved your story too - I can just see and hear you! Lol!
@jgpittenger @taffy I have given up trying to fathom out why something gets on PP! Last week one of mine with 3 favs was there and another with over 20 was not! It's those monkeys again! Anyway fav for your efforts and lovely result!
August 30th, 2017  
Wow... just gorgeous!
August 30th, 2017  
💕💕💕
August 30th, 2017  
kay
hi, you made me laugh with your story can just picture you doing, you got a great shot in the end, love the softness and colours is beautiful FAV
August 30th, 2017  
Beautiful shot - and worth your frustration I think! Fav
August 30th, 2017  
excellent as always
August 30th, 2017  
I love the glow of light on the branches. Well done!
August 30th, 2017  
Well, you were ultimately very successful. I like the story, and wonder if anyone was watching you as you ran back and forth tackling the root and getting it to stay put! It would have looked amusing! Great capture.
August 30th, 2017  
Just goes to show persistence pays off, would've loved to see the action, must've been hilarious. But the shot was worth it, not every day we see an alien that's just landed.
August 30th, 2017  
This ia an awesome capture, it was well worth the work! Fabulous lighting and tones, fav!
August 30th, 2017  
Amazing light and effect from ND filter. I really enjoy looking at it.
August 30th, 2017  
Love it FAV
August 30th, 2017  
Love the simplicity. Amazing composition. Fav
August 30th, 2017  
Gorgeous.
August 30th, 2017  
awesome. and i love the light on the branches as well. and your narrative!
August 30th, 2017  
Love the light on the roots , and the breathing room you've given them. Faved
August 30th, 2017  
Beautiful composition and the lighting is sublime :)
August 30th, 2017  
Beautiful shot and I love the lighting.
August 30th, 2017  
Lovely composition and muted colours.. Fav!! 😀
August 30th, 2017  
Ha ha, I can just see you running backwards and forwards hoping it will stay upright!! Lovely shot. Really like the quality of the water.
August 30th, 2017  
Love the tones reflected in the smooth water. You deserve a fav just for your persistence with the wood, never mind the great shot.
August 30th, 2017  
Seems that the root had its own compositional (sp?) ideas - the golden tones on its roots is lovely.
August 30th, 2017  
Naughty root, a stunning result for all your efforts
August 30th, 2017  
Lee
Beautiful shot, I like your choice of foreground interest and how the light illuminist it edges.
August 30th, 2017  
Instant fav. Simply gorgeous
August 30th, 2017  
Wow Taffy - so this is what a long exposure, with a filter and a good camera, and someone who really knows what they are doing, can produce!! It is just beautiful in so many ways. :)
August 30th, 2017  
I too had a bit of a giggle at the thought of your repeated efforts - sorry to be laughing at your expense. I didn't see your first versions, but very much like the way this one is cropped. Im happy for the horizon and the changing colours of sea and sky emanating from this, to be my main focus for the image. The long exposure seems to bring much benefit to the scene.
August 30th, 2017  
@helenhall Thanks Helen! The earlier version was slightly larger on the top and left, but enough difference that I think this is an improvement.
August 30th, 2017  
Amazing light! Fav.
August 31st, 2017  
Warm beautiful light.
August 31st, 2017  
I love this coloured version.
August 31st, 2017  
Wow, this is really beautiful. The light is great. Try, fail, repeat. :)
August 31st, 2017  
Stunning fav
August 31st, 2017  
Great job, keeping it upright #
August 31st, 2017  
! not #
August 31st, 2017  
Beautiful colours, love the reflection of the light on the water, this crop works well
August 31st, 2017  
Gorgeously done!
September 1st, 2017  
As much as I love b&w, for me this color version is the more compelling image, I think it comes down to the composition of this capture more than the color!
September 1st, 2017  
Wonderful shot...Fav
September 1st, 2017  
Congratulations Taffy that this made it to the top Twenty! FAV!
September 2nd, 2017  
stunning
September 2nd, 2017  
Congratulations on TT.
September 2nd, 2017  
Great image. Fav.
September 2nd, 2017  
Fabulous image. Fav
September 5th, 2017  
I like how you composed this -- like Japanese flower arranging.
September 10th, 2017  
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